Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions to corporations, institutions and affluent individuals. Founded by Byron Laflin Smith  one of the most respected bankers in Chicago, Illinois  in 1889, the Northern Trust Company served the citys affluent individuals and organizations of that time. Northern Operating Services Private Limited is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation. Established in late 2005 with some 17 staff, it employ around 1750 staff in Bangalore today. Northern Operating Services is a critical pillar in Northern Trusts operational backbone that spans Asia, Europe and America.